Re: RE: Neon Vs Viper GTS

From: Ryan Stewart (firebird@kymtnnet.org)
Date: Thu Dec 21 2000 - 09:50:46 EST


Where can I see this review? I love Viper reviews, it nearly always wins! :D

-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
I will definately have one some day.

----- Original Message -----
From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 10:08 AM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Neon Vs Viper GTS

> You know I used to like Porsche also but when I seen the latest shootout
> between the Z06, Viper, Porsche, I had to laugh because the Viper beat
hands
> down. Now I wish they would lose another 300 lbs from the car.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Man From Utopia [mailto:tmfu@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 7:00 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Neon Vs Viper GTS
>
> 12/19/2000 7:48:02 AM, Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
> wrote:
>
> >Not really since the stock version only can produce a 1/4 mile in 16.X
> >seconds. There is nothing to read.
>
> Maybe in your book...
>
> >Garnishing another 5-6 seconds off the Neon stock version, is nothing to
> >debate about but a complete reqengineering ($$$$$) process of the vehicle
> to
> >make go faster.
>
> But like Jon mentioned in a previous email, to sum it up.. Some like to
> build what they want, some can afford to buy what they want...
>
> >In the end, I rather opted for a vehicle already has the HP/TQ factor and
> >then add some more streetable/strip HP/TQ.
>
> And I opted for something that won't bust my wallet and give me the most
> bang for the buck, still pass up several gas stations before a fillup, can
> do AutoX,
> and still be practical. Since I prefer AutoX (SCCA Solo I ES), the Neon is
> the best suited for that type of racing that is within my budget. Believe
me
> if I had
> enough disposible income to afford a Viper it would be sitting in my
> driveway(actually a Porsche 911 would be) right now.
>
>
> Greg
> NE #3779
> 2K1 Dodge Neon ES
> Rahway NJ
> ICQ# 283886
> http://24.6.89.18/Neon
>



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